Tributes Articles

Amen For Old Friends…

My husband Vic and I were greatly saddened to learn of the loss of one of Gospel Music's pioneer's, Danny Koker. The friendship of Vic Clay and Danny Koker spanned nearly 50 years. They were both a part of the Cathedrals from it's inception at the Cathedral Of Tomorrow

Remembering Jack Campbell

“I’ve got more to go to heaven for than I had yesterday.” These words were penned some thirty plus years ago by one of our industry’s legendary songwriters, Jack Campbell. This is the sentiment of all of us who have known him through the years

Anthony Burger’s Home Going Celebration

If there’s one thing that Bill Gaither has learned, it’s how to have a send off for a Christian on his last journey. What a celebration was had Wednesday afternoon, March 1, 2006 at Christ Church in Nashville, Tennessee as we said our goodbye's to Anthony Burger

UPDATED to include the Cleveland Homegoing Celebration as well.

George Younce - Funeral Celebration

Standing next to the casket was a portrait of George and a stand holding his famous cowboy boots

George Younce – Home at Last

I wanted to give my thoughts and expressions about George Younce and recall the music and memories of a man who became a legend during his lifetime

Memories of Herschel Lester

I have never hidden the fact that I have great respect for the Lesters and Herschel Lester is a big part of why they earned that respect.

Jake Hess - A Tribute

"I'm sure Jake has found out for himself that prayer is the key to Heaven, and his faith has unlocked the door. I certainly will miss him"

Jake Hess Homegoing Celebration

I considered it an honor to attend the celebration of the life of this legend

Vestal Goodman’s Home Going Celebration

The service of her homegoing was as spiritually lit as any of her concerts. It truly was a celebration of her entrance into heaven